NCERT Solutions for Class 6

English - A Pact with the Sun

Chapter 10 – A Strange Wrestling Match

1 What was Vijay Singh's weakness? Which awkward situation did it push him
into?

Ans: Vijay Singh was a wrestler who took pride in his physical prowess. His primary
flaw was that he was conceited. He desired to converse with a ghost and teach him
a lesson. His frailty forced him into a precarious predicament. He couldn't say no
when he was told to go to the Haunted Deserts to encounter the ghost.

2 Was the old woman's gift to Vijay Singh eccentric? Why?

Ans: The elderly lady had a reputation for being quirky. She placed a little packet
with a lump of salt and an egg in Vijay's hand. It wasn't an outlandish act. Both gifts
came in handy during his battle with the ghost.

3 Why did Vijay Singh ask the ghost disguised as Natwar to come closer?
Ans: Vijay Singh was a professional wrestler. He was curious about the magnitude
of his foe's ghost. As a result, he requested that the spiritual approach him.

4 What made the ghost speechless? Why?

Ans: Vijay Singh attempted to appear brave. He declared Natwer to be a false ghost
after looking into his eyes. The ghost was offended, stunned, and dumbfounded.

5 Why did Vijay Singh say "Appearances can be deceptive"?

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Ans: Vijay Singh was initially demoralized by the ghost. Vijay Singh, he claimed,
was no match for him. Vijay Singh attempted to frighten the spirit at the same time.
He agreed to put his strength on display.

6 How did Vijay Singh use the egg? How did he use the lump of salt?

Ans: The ghost was challenged by Vijay Singh to squeeze a piece of rock. The ghost
tried his hardest but was unsuccessful. The darkness was used to Vijay Singh's
advantage. He took the egg out of his pocket and added a rock to his collection. He
claimed victory by pressing the egg.

He picked up another rock the next time and gave it to the ghost to smash. The ghost
was unable to crush it once more. The ghost was unable to crush it once more. In the
meantime, Vijay Singh grabbed the jump of salt from his pocket and crushed it with
ease. He was triumphant again this time.

He was able to outwit the ghost by using the egg and the lump of salt.

7 Why did Vijay Singh conclude that the ghost would not be a worthy opponent
to him? Was he fair in his judgment?

Ans: Vijay Singh lied about his win over the ghost. On both occasions, he offered
the ghost a piece of rock to crush. Vijay Singh, on the other hand, chose a soft target
(the egg and the lump of salt) by using the ghost. In this way, he unfairly exposed
the ghost as a weakling.

8 Why did Vijay Singh ask the ghost to accompany him to town the next day?

Ans: To amaze his people, Vijay Singh planned to bring the ghost to his town. He's
also attempting to imprison the ghost.

9 What made the ghost believe Vijay Singh was dead?

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Ans: With his heavy stick, the ghost slammed into the bolster. He assumed Vijay
was dead because he didn't hear any groans.

10 Vijay Singh complained of insects in the cave. What was he referring to, and
why?

Ans: He was talking about the ghost. He likened the ghost to an obnoxious, weakling
fly.

11 Was it a ghost who Vijay Singh befooled? Who do you think it was?

Ans: The story of a ghost and Vijay Singh facing off in a battle of strength is
impossible to believe. Nobody can perceive a ghost dressed as a person. It does not
reside in a cave or a house. The ghost in the story was simply a dacoit who used to
rob and kill travelers for their valuables.

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